USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

USDA Rural Development

Available Home Repair

About This Program

USDA provides grants up to $10,000 for seniors 62+ and loans up to $27,500 at 1% interest for very low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or remove health and safety hazards.

Combined grant and loan maximum; seniors 62+ eligible for grant component

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Grants up to $7,500 for seniors 62+
  • Loans up to $27,500 at 1% interest
  • Very low income required (50% AMI or below)
  • Must be in rural area (Lorena qualifies)
  • Repairs must address health/safety hazards

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Lorena, TX can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Lorena early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Deadline: Rolling applications year-round

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